US Business
The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive
The U.S. lost much of its furniture industry to China years ago. Now, American tariffs and overseas competition are punishing manufacturers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
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Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.
Watch as the co-founder opens up about how she and her husband managed their wealth after the Poppi sale to PepsiCo, the post-exit blues, and her one-time $1 million family vacation to Europe.
US Business
Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell
Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.
US Business
Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT
Intertek rejected the improved proposal from buyout group EQT, saying that it undervalues the company and it remains committed to a strategic review.
US Business
OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion
Architect Capital agrees to buy minority stake in site popular with adult-content creators for $535 million.
US Business
A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era
Chief Executive James Daunt is unsentimental about books as he wrings out expenses ahead of a potential IPO.
US Business
China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere
Chinese companies have amassed ownership stakes in about 5% of 10,000 auto suppliers in America.
US Business
The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street
Chirayu Rana set off a PR crisis inside America’s biggest bank. Now, his claims have gone viral, stoked by AI fakes.
US Business
Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.
Invest in the business? Pay down debts? Refunds to customers? Businesses are weighing their options.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]